How many pupils go to Scoil Nais Realta na Mara?

Scoil Nais Realta na Mara has 304 pupils: 148 boys and 156 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Nais Realta na Mara a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Nais Realta na Mara takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Nais Realta na Mara?

Scoil Nais Realta na Mara has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Scoil Nais Realta na Mara teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Nais Realta na Mara teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Nais Realta na Mara a DEIS school?

Yes. Scoil Nais Realta na Mara is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Scoil Nais Realta na Mara's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Nais Realta na Mara's roll number, 19352M, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Nais Realta na Mara?

The closest is Fionntain Nfa NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil Nais Realta na Mara

Kilmore, Co. Wexford

304 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil Nais Realta na Mara is a primary school in Kilmore, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y35 YX20). Micheál Martin is the principal of Scoil Nais Realta na Mara, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 304
Boys and girls: Mixed · 148 boys, 156 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19352M

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Scoil Nais Realta na Mara?: Scoil Nais Realta na Mara is a primary school in Kilmore, Co. Wexford (Eircode Y35 YX20).
Who is the principal of Scoil Nais Realta na Mara?: Micheál Martin is the principal of Scoil Nais Realta na Mara, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Nais Realta na Mara?: Scoil Nais Realta na Mara has 304 pupils: 148 boys and 156 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Nais Realta na Mara a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Nais Realta na Mara takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Nais Realta na Mara?: Scoil Nais Realta na Mara has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Nais Realta na Mara teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Nais Realta na Mara teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Nais Realta na Mara a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Nais Realta na Mara is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil Nais Realta na Mara's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Nais Realta na Mara's roll number, 19352M, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Nais Realta na Mara?: The closest is Fionntain Nfa NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Nais Realta na Mara compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Nais Realta na MaraThis school		304	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Fionntain Nfa NSBridgetown	4.5 km	114	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Rathangan NSDuncormick	5.5 km	235	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Bhaile MhuirneMurrintown	8.9 km	230	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Baile an PhiarsaighDrinagh	9.7 km	238	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil MhuireBroadway	10.8 km	112	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN MhuireTagoat	11.6 km	64	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Kilmore
Co. Wexford
Y35YX20

Principal: Micheál Martin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 053 913 5230
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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